5,541 observationsLeast Concern
Springbok
Antidorcas marsupialis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Bovidae ›Genus: Antidorcas
About
The springbok (/ˈsprɪŋˌbɒk/; Antidorcas marsupialis) is a medium-sized antelope found mainly in southern and southwestern Africa. The sole member of the genus Antidorcas, this bovid was first described by the German zoologist Eberhard August Wilhelm von Zimmermann in 1780. Three subspecies are identified. A slender, long-legged antelope, the springbok reaches 71 to 86 cm (28 to 34 in) at the shoulder and weighs between 27 and 42 kg (60 and 93 lb). Both sexes have a pair of black, 35-to-50 cm...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Springbok is Antidorcas marsupialis.
- The Springbok has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Springbok belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Springbok belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Springbok belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Springbok belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
- Springbok belongs to the family Bovidae.
- Springbok belongs to the genus Antidorcas.